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Some young readers may be unfamiliar with the child-stealing witch well known to Russian folklore. After reading this captivating book, they’ll know all about Baba Yaga and other legendary creatures…
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African culture, like many others around the world, is rich with tales of legendary animals and creatures. Readers of this captivating book will love learning about these fascinating stories, from…
The Headless Horseman has been a part of the folklore of quite a few different cultures for many years. In Ireland, the Dullahan is the name of the creature that…
Gashadokuro are just one kind of many different fascinating creatures in Japanese mythology. These are giant skeletons that are said to roam around at night. This stimulating book tells the…
Monet was one of the painters who helped shape the influential art movement of Impressionism. Many of his paintings, including Water Lilies, are known around the world, more than 100…
More than 400 years ago, a famous Spanish artist lived and worked for King Philip IV. However, Diego Velazquez loved to paint ordinary people going about their lives too. In…
Some of Degas’s most well-known artwork depicts things he loved: the ballet and horse racing. But, he considered himself an artist who painted real life. Today, he’s often categorized as…
The beautiful landscapes of J. W. Turner are considered to be part of the Romantic movement. Turner was an English painter who loved to paint outside and use natural light…
Today, Renoir is known for his masterful paintings. But, at the beginning of his artistic career, he painted plates and cups! Readers are introduced to this important French Impressionist through…
Rembrandt has been called one of the best painters of all time–and he lived more than 350 years ago! His work is still studied today. Rembrandt painted self-portraits, religious subjects…
A green anaconda slithers along the rain forest floor and zips through the water. This snake can be more than 15 feet long, but there’s more to this massive snake…
Watch out! This snake packs some seriously strong venom. Just two drops of black mamba venom could kill you dead in 30 minutes. Learn more about this deadly snake –
Boa constrictors are known for their strong bodies with a killer squeeze. But what else do you know about the scaly hunters? Discover everything from predation to becoming prey, baby…
A king cobra rears its head up and lets out a deep warning growl. Though this snake rarely attacks hums, their bites can be deadly. Read more to learn about…
At up to 30 feet in length, the reticulated python is the world’s longest snake. But that’s not all there is to know about this scaly predator. Read more to…
The banded sea krait swims along in the warm waters of the Indian and Pacific oceans with the help of a paddle-shaped tail and large lungs. Learn all about what…
There’s no mistaking the warning hiss and rattle of an angry rattlesnake. But did you know a Western Diamondback rattlesnake isn’t born with it’s noisy namesake? Discover how the western…
A sidewinder darts out from the hot sands of Death Valley, leaving a trail of wavy lines. Though a sidewinder’s bite isn’t deadly, they are very painful. Read more to…
After World War II ended, a new kind of war began between the United States and its allies and the Soviet Union and its allies. The Cold War, as it…
The Gulf War called for new technology, vehicles, and weapons to win battles in the harsh conditions of Iraq and Kuwait. Readers learn about the new tanks, planes, and drones…
The Vietnam War was a complicated and controversial conflict, and readers take a focused look at this chapter in world history through the lens of the military technology used in…
World War I completely changed how wars were fought. It was the first major conflict to use planes, tanks, and certain kinds of chemical weapons. Readers expand their knowledge of…
How did the Allies win World War II? Superior technology played a huge part in their victory, and readers discover exactly how in this exploration of how STEM was applied…
Allied forces led by the United States and England landed in German-occupied France on June 6, 1944. More than 160,000 soldiers landed in Normandy. The fates of these forces, the…
Throughout the history of the United States, wars and conflicts have helped to define the course of events for better or for worse. The nation was born in conflict (through…
In 1861, the Confederate attack on Fort Sumter marked the beginning of the American Civil War. Union troops surrendered after 36 hours of fierce battle. The controversial election of Abraham…
The Battles of Lexington and Concord are often referred to as the beginning of the American Revolution in April 1777. However, the towns were also the location of key events…
The United States may never have entered World War II if it were not for the Japanese attack on the U.S. fleet at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. Upon hearing of…